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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.45, 26,926.66 and 10,736.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.45, 26,926.66 and 10,736.89 is: 16,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.45 : 26,926.66 = 10,736.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.45/26,926.66 = 10,736.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.45x = 26,926.66 × 10,736.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.45x = 289,108,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,108,586.49/17,954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.34

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